Sometimes the best desserts start with simple ingredients and a mixing bowl. This collection of from scratch recipesfeatures homemade baked goods made the traditional way.
In this category you’ll find a variety of classic favorites, including:
• Homemade cakes and cupcakes
• Cookies and bars made from scratch
• Traditional pies and cobblers
• Classic breads and baked treats
• Time-tested dessert recipes
While many recipes on Out of the Box Baking begin with a convenient cake mix, these from scratch baking recipescelebrate the joy of creating desserts completely from the ground up.
Whether you're an experienced baker or just getting started, these homemade recipes deliver delicious results every time.
This old-fashioned Black Magic Cake is rich, moist, and deeply chocolatey, made with simple pantry ingredients and classic Hershey’s cocoa. A nostalgic recipe that has stood the test of time — and generations.
Explore the best cupcake and muffin recipes in one place! From classic cupcakes to fruity muffins and decorating tips, this guide has something for every baker.
These soft Banana Churro Muffins combine sweet ripe bananas with a crunchy cinnamon-sugar coating inspired by classic churros. Easy, fluffy, and perfect for breakfast, parties, or classroom treats.
Soft and chewy M&M cookies made with mini chocolate chips and festive colorful candies. A quick, easy cookie everyone loves!
These Apple Cider Cupcakes are bursting with cozy fall flavors! Made with a spiced apple juice reduction and topped with cinnamon cider buttercream, they’re the perfect autumn dessert for parties, bake sales, or holiday gatherings.
Bake soft, chewy pumpkin chocolate chip cookies with rich fall flavor! Easy, cozy, and perfectly spiced—your new favorite autumn treat.
If you’re looking for a simple but delicious vanilla cupcake recipe, one that doesn’t require a box of cake mix, this is the perfect one for you! This yummy vanilla cake is easy to whip up and very adaptable!
Discover 150 irresistible desserts made completely from scratch, from cakes and cookies to pies and puddings. These homemade recipes are perfect for bakers who love using real, wholesome ingredients—no boxed mixes here!
Discover my favorite sourdough recipes, all baked and tested right here in my kitchen at Out of the Box Baking! From crusty loaves to discard-friendly muffins, crackers, and pancakes, this collection brings together the best of sweet and savory sourdough bakes in one easy-to-find place.
Turn your sourdough discard and ripe bananas into these loaded, tender muffins filled with sweet add-ins like Craisins, coconuts, and pecans. Easy to make, incredibly moist, and perfect for breakfast or snacking!
These sourdough biscuits are tender, flaky, and full of that signature tangy flavor from sourdough discard. Perfect for breakfast, dinner, or a savory snack, they’re a delicious way to use up extra starter and elevate a classic comfort food!
You love sourdough but you don’t have two days to make it. No worries! With this quick hack you can whip up a delicious loaf of hybrid sourdough in just a few hours!
Make a rich, fudgy chocolate cake with just 4 ingredients! This simple, fuss-free dessert turns pantry staples into a crowd-pleasing treat—perfect for birthdays, weeknight sweets, or when you need an easy chocolate cake fast.
If you’re looking for a quick, yeasted sourdough pull-apart roll to make for dinner tonight, I’ve got you covered! This recipe starts with an active starter but incorporates a packet of instant yeast for a quick rise.
Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and coated in sweet cinnamon sugar—these classic churros are the ultimate indulgence! Follow this easy recipe to make the perfect golden, crunchy churros at home.
If you’re looking for the world’s simplest but most delicious biscuit, you’ve come to the right place! These light, fluffy biscuits are incredibly fast and easy to make and packed full of flavor and texture.
If you love a rich chocolate pudding, creamy and luscious, you’re going to love this recipe. Best of all, it comes together in minutes and only calls for a few ingredients.
If you love a simple no-bake cookie, one loaded with flavor and texture, this is definitely the recipe for you! These delicious coconut cashew cookies are easy to make and taste amazing!
If you love salty cashews covered in creamy milk chocolate, this is the recipe for you. Best of all, this candy comes together in just minutes and tastes delicious.
If you’re looking for a simple shortbread recipe, one loaded with heath flavor, this is the recipe! Keep reading for this Short & Sweet offering from Out of the Box Baking!
If you’re looking for the perfect loaf of banana bread, one rich with berry flavor, this is the recipe for you! There’s a surprise ingredient in this one. . .mayonnaise!
If you’re looking for a lovely, quick shortbread, one packed with flavor, this is the recipe for you!
If you're looking for a luscious thumbprint cookie with gooey-gooey caramel, this is the recipe for you. This is such a simple and delicious recipe.
An oatmeal cookie in bar form? Yes, please! In this simple recipe I'm going to share my favorite recipe, perfect for your next get-together.
If you’re looking for the world’s simplest chocolate cake, this is the recipe for you! It comes together in no time at all, and is completely egg and milk free!
Every now and again you stumble across a muffin recipe that’s so delicious, so packed with flavor, that you simply can’t resist. This is that recipe.
If you love a delicious pound cake with a lemony twist, this is the recipe for you! You’re going to love this new cake from Out of the Box Baking!
If you love a light, bright lemon cake, one with an airy chiffon texture, this is the recipe for you! In this post I’m going to share my personal “from scratch” lemon chiffon cake recipe.
If you love a light, fluffy angel food cake, one just like your grandmother used to bake, this is the recipe for you! This recipe is absolutely delicious and best of all, it’s an easy process.
If you love a delicious red velvet cake but you’re looking for something a lot simpler and quicker to make, this recipe is going to be perfect for you. In this post I’m going to show you how to make delicious Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies.
If you love a rich banana muffin loaded with chocolate flavor, I’ve got a treat for you. These delicious muffins are easy to make and packed full of flavor!
If you’ve got some leftover sourdough starter and need a way to use it, then this recipe is perfect for you. This is a delicious and simple banana bread that calls for 8 ounces of unfed starter.
If you’re in the mood for a delicious fruity banana bread, have I got a recipe for you! Take those ripe bananas and mix them together with blueberries, oats, and coconut for a luscious bread you’re going to love.
If you happen to have sourdough starter on hand, you’re going to want to whip up this simple but delicious cake, which is loosely based on an Amish Friendship Bread. It’s packed full of delicious ingredients and so easy to make!
If you love a rich golden butter cake but prefer a homemade one, this is the recipe for you! In this post I’m going to show you how to make a simple and delicious Kentucky Butter Cake.
If you love the light bright flavor of orange and you’re crazy about a chiffon cake texture, this recipe is perfect for you. You’re going to be shocked at how easy it is to whip up this light, fluffy cake from scratch!
Learn how to make homemade butter biscuits from scratch with simple ingredients. These biscuits are soft, flaky, and perfect for any meal.
If you love a rich chocolate and vanilla cake with some of the fluffiest frosting in town, this is the recipe for you! This came is from scratch but comes together as quickly as a boxed mix. And it has a secret ingredient. . .mayonnaise!
If you’re looking for a rich, moist loaf of banana bread with the tartness of cranberries have I got a treat for you! This recipe is simple to make, loaded with texture and flavor, and made with a secret ingredient. . .mayonnaise!
If you've looking for a terrific recipe to use up those over ripe bananas, I've got the perfect one for you! This banana loaf pairs blueberries and bananas and adds a simple streusel topping that's sure to please!